File No. 411.57N83/191a
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Great Britain ( Page)
5792. For McCormick:
5. Norway. We think agreement with British for division of Norwegian tonnage should be made before initiating suggested negotiations with Norway.
Denmark. We think it improbable that Danish negotiations can be protracted much longer without complete rupture and if we are not to proceed with these negotiations here to final conclusion without delay then we think Danes should be frankly informed that negotiations are transferred to London. War Trade Board.
For McCormick from Polk:
In regard to above message feel it necessary that we should state to representatives of Danish Government here that negotiations have been delayed and transferred in compliance with wishes of French and British Governments. This important in order to prevent this Government from being charged with bad faith. Please cable your views.